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Hello!

I am a Californian Canadian; I moved to Canada for love (loves name is Kevin) but I still miss having an orange tree in my backyard.

I love my family.

I love my husband.

And I love my dog. Even though he can be bad, he is too cute to resist.

My first camera was a Fischer Price blue and yellow contraption that I only remember using to photograph Yosemite when I was seven years old; and I might be making that age up.

I found my love for photography in a basement bar in Japan, when I met a man named Carlos.

I broke my leg on a zip line and have had to have three knee operations as a result. Recovering from these operations was the most boring part of my life, though I did read a lot and watched way too much trashy tv.

The best use of my Psychology degree is people watching; I like to make up stories for myself about people I don't know.

I like telling stories with my camera; my stories and your stories.

I think I might be invisible. My reasoning? I am almost never able to set off motion sensor toilets at airports.

I am a photographer for people who want to capture the love in their life. The love for their partners, families and pets.

I am available to shoot worldwide and have a special on travel rates to the Bay Area of California.

xo,

Jesse

Gillian and Paul – An Epic Wedding Weekend :: Sacramento Wedding Photography

08.03.10

What an epic weekend! My cousin Gillian got married on Sunday, at the Farm on Putah Creek, in Winters California, and boy did I have fun! Kevin commented that he felt like the wedding lasted all weekend, and it sort of did! Friday night, after a 4 am wake up in Victoria, we spent the evening at the bachelor and bachelorette parties. I’ll spare you all the details, but the evening ended with us doubling home on one of Paul’s custom bikes, and the highlight was arguing with a bouncer about the legitimacy of our BC driver’s licenses’. Saturday we got up bright and early to go on a float down the American River. Paul and Gillian met as river guides, and it was a great way to meet all the new relatives. Kevin and I were happy to see that it was socially acceptable to switch from coffee to beer at 10 am (after all this weekend was a bit of a mini-vacation for us). Saturday night was the rehearsal dinner and FINALLY on Sunday we got to the wedding. And what a beautiful wedding it was. Gillian and Paul tied the knot at a beautiful farm in Winters. The weather was great and even though I wasn’t the “official” photographer (I was referred to as just “the photog” by the bridal party) I still got some good shots, and so did Kevin (he is turning into an awesome photographer and may join me as my “official” second shooter for a future wedding). It was great to see my family this weekend and celebrate such a great union.

Congratulations Gillian and Paul!

Some fun snaps from the river trip on Saturday.

Gillian has never been one for convention and wore a purple dress to get married it. So pretty!

If you are gonna wear a kilt, be a man and make your own. Paul did!

Paul is an awesome boatman, bike builder and musician.

How the boys prepped for the wedding.

Gillian claims her family is unable to “pose” for photos without looking odd, but I LOVE THIS ONE!

Gillian and her Maid of Honor, Megan. Megan’s first impression of Gillian was a bit messy; Gillian threw up a few minutes after Megan first spotted her. Glad to see it their friendship has been so strong since then.

Pigs are a big deal in our family, so I loved seeing these cake toppers!

After the ceremony we all released butterflies into the air. They symbolize the change that Gillian and Paul have made in their life (and they make less of a mess than birds, when they first take flight). Kevin snapped this one!

I can’t wait to do a Trash The Dress Shoot with Gillian and Paul when they get back from their honeymoon. Think custom built bikes and a canoe. Yipee!

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